Public Utilities and Public Works Committee - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Public Utilities and Public Works Committee
- Meeting Type
- Public Utilities And Public Works Committee
- Location
- Somerville, MA
- Meeting Date
- October 26, 2026
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Monday, October 26, 2026
6 items on the agenda.
Roll Call
Committee Minutes (ID # 26-1209)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Sustainability and Infrastructure Committee Meeting of June 29, 2026.
Order (ID # 26-0645)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin That the Director of Inspectional Services update this Council on enforcement of the vacant properties ordinance.
Public Communication (ID # 26-0633)
Sent for Discussion: Chris Dwan submitting comments re: utility double poles.
Resolution (ID # 26-0628)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Hardt and Councilor Scott That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management appear before this Council to discuss the process of monitoring progress on addressing double poles and abandoned wires, with the goal of eliminating the potential hazards, tree damage, and nuisances associated with both.
Resolution (ID # 26-0627)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Hardt and Councilor Scott That representatives from Eversource, National Grid, Comcast, Xfinity, Astound, and Verizon appear before this Council to discuss plans for addressing double poles and abandoned wires, with the goal of eliminating the potential hazards, tree damage, and nuisances associated with both.